VENDOR GUIDE FOR PACKING, ROUTING & SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS THIS GUIDE IS IN EFFECT FOR BOTH DIVISIONS EFFECTIVE: FEBRUARY 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Gabriel Brothers Inc. Mission 2. Introduction 3. Key Contact List PREPARING THE GARMENT/ITEM 4. Federal Regulations 5. Preparing the Merchandise PACKING/CARTON MARKING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Packing Instructions 7. The Packing List 8-9. Packing and Marking Cartons BILLING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Invoicing Gabriel Brothers Inc. ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS 11. Bill of Lading 12. Transportation Methods 13. Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) 14. ASN Form 15. Vendor Price Ticket 16-21. Vendor Pre-ticketing Procedure 22. Routing Request Form IMPORTANT: Advance Shipping Notice It is imperative that all vendors provide an ASN (advance shipping notice) at the time of shipping to Gabriel Brothers Inc. See page 15 for the required information. The ASN may be faxed to (304) 292-2614 or e-mailed to traffic@gabes.net.
GABRIEL BROTHERS INC. MISSION 1 FEBRUARY 2015 To: Valued Business Partner Re: Vendor Routing Guide It is our mission at Gabriel Brothers Inc. to provide our customers with the highest quality, service and value possible. As the retail industry becomes increasingly competitive, we recognize that maintaining a solid vendor partnership is the best method to uphold this mission. Your cooperation ensures that our customers will continue to shop at our stores. Attached is the Gabriel Brother s Inc. vendor packing, shipping and routing guide. This guide is applicable to all garment, domestics and accessory vendors supplying merchandise to Gabriel Brothers Inc. and any of its divisions. This guide was written to communicate and support compliance with Gabriel Brothers Inc. merchandising, distribution and logistics policies. The enclosed procedures and guidelines will guarantee the smooth and timely flow of goods from your warehouse to our sales floor. Gabriel Brothers Inc. has established policies that are in alignment with normal retail industry standards. We strongly suggest that you become familiar with the contents of this guide. If you have specific questions regarding these instructions, please direct your calls to the contacts on page 3. We would like to thank you for your continued support and look forward to a continued mutually successful business relationship. An important core value of our company is developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Our goal is to develop long lasting relationships that are mutually easy and profitable.
INTRODUCTION 2 TO: Traffic/ Shipping Manager SUBJECT: Packing, Routing, Shipping Guide Effective February 2015 Attached, please find a current traffic routing guide to be used when shipping to Gabriel Brothers Inc. or Rugged Wearhouse Inc. As of February 2015 this routing guide is effective for all shipments to Gabriel Brothers Inc. Distribution Centers located at: 55 Scott Avenue 3 Hoult Road 3 Franklin Street Morgantown, WV 26508 Fairmont, WV 26554 Hepzibah, WV 26369 This guide has been developed to assist and provide you with the most complete, yet simple guidelines necessary to prepare and deliver our merchandise. Your compliance with the routing guide direction will help prevent costly chargebacks to your company and excessive handling charges on our end. We appreciate your partnership.
KEY CONTACTS 3 GABRIEL BROTHERS INC. DISTRIBUTION CENTER KEY CONTACTS PHONE NUMBER (304) 292-6965 POSITION RESPONSIBILITY EXTENSION Senior Director of Distribution Logistics Director All Functions 228 All Logistics Functions 438 Traffic Manager Preparing Shipments/Routing Instructions 304-225-7147
FEDERAL REGULATIONS 4 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, Certification and Labeling In accepting a purchase order, vendor agrees to furnish a guarantee. There are also requirements relating to labeling, flammability, drawstrings, toys and small parts. As a vendor, it is your responsibility to comply with this law. We strongly encourage you to review the CPSC website. In accepting a purchase order, vendor agrees to furnish a guarantee that the textile product fibers specified therein are labeled in accordance with the Federal Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, Permanent Care Labeling regulations and are in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations. Labels must include the following information: Garment size Fabric content by % in descending order (IE: 65% cotton, 35% polyester) Country of origin RB number Garment care instructions In addition, all content and care labels must meet the following specifications: The label must be in English The label must be securely and permanently attached Items sold as sets jogging suites, 2 piece dresses etc. must have content and care labels attached to all pieces in the set
PREPARING THE MERCHANDISE 5 PREPARING THE MERCHANDISE Merchandise that has been correctly packed and is accompanied by a detailed packing list is essential to Gabriel Brothers Inc. ability to receive and ship goods to our stores in a timely manner. The following information will help you to prepare and pack merchandise according to our specifications. PREPARING THE MERCHANDISE: Merchandise comes to Gabriel Brothers Inc. in several ways. It can be prepared as pre packs (grouped) or as units (bulk shipments), as instructed by the buyer on the purchase order. If no instructions are given, all shipments must be shipped as units (bulk). Merchandise that is purchased to be sold as sets must be matched by size and packaged as a set. Each piece of the set must be clearly marked with a visible label or hangtag indicating the size. PREPARING MERCHANDISE FOR UNIT (BULK) SHIPMENTS: Example: Unit merchandise is bulk packed by style or as the P.O. requires. 100 pieces style 2645 300 pieces style 2930 200 pieces style 6800 PREPARING MERCHANDISE FOR PRE PACKED (GROUPED) SHIPMENTS: If instructed by the buyer to ship in prepacks all merchandise must be bundled by style in a size range and predetermined piece breakdown. Example: Style 2645 in a 6,8,10,12 size range in a 1-2-2-1 breakdown, must be bundled in one poly bag carton. If you have any questions regarding these instructions please contact your buyer immediately for clarification.
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 6 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS All goods must be packed to conform to the requirements of the National Motor Freight Classification. Failure to collect loss and damage claims from the carrier due to poor packing will result in such losses being claimed against you and deducted from your invoice. First and foremost, follow the buyers packing instructions on the purchase order. If there are no instructions on the order see below: CARTONS: Merchandise may arrive packed in cartons in the following two ways. FLAT: The merchandise is laid flat in either pre packs or in units according to the P.O. PACKING UNIT (BULK) MERCHANDISE: Pack one style per carton. Do not pack different styles into the same carton. (exception: only orders with individual style quantities less than 20 units may be combined for shipping purposes, but there must be a separator or divider inside the cartons to separate the styles that are packed together). PACKING PRE PACKED (GROUPED) MERCHANDISE: These instructions are for pre packed orders only. Each pre packed bundle must be labeled with a stick-on label containing the style number. EXAMPLE: PRE PACKED BUNDLE LABEL (stick-on label 2 X 4 minimum) VENDOR STYLE XXXXXXX GABRIELS STYLE XXXXXX SIZE BREAKDOWN 4 6 8 10 12 14 TOTAL 1 2 3 2 1 0 9 If you have any questions regarding these instructions please contact your buyer immediately for clarification.
PACKING AND MARKING CARTONS 7 THE PACKING LIST A detailed packing list MUST accompany all shipments to the Gabriel Brothers Inc. Distribution Centers. The packing list must be attached to the bill of lading to prevent possible loss or damage. PACKING LIST ENCLOSED must be printed on all sides of the lead carton. As specified below, the packing list should contain information based on whether the merchandise is pre packed or in units. Vendor s packing lists may vary in format, but they must include the standard information listed below. This information must be legible and complete. UNIT (BULK) PACKING LIST INFORMATION: Purchase order number Quantities by style or as P.O. requires Item Description Total purchase order quantity in pieces SAMPLE PACKING LIST FOR UNIT (BULK) MERCHANDISE: Gabriel Brothers Inc. P.O. 100-235321 CUSTOMER GABES STYLE ITEM # DESCRIPTION TOTAL SHIPPED 12135 004000123456 DECK 300 PR 12536 004000123457 TASSLE 300 PR 25632 004000123458 OPEN TOE 200 PR ASSORTED 004000123459 PENNY 200 PR TOTAL 1000
PACKING AND MARKING CARTONS 8 PRE PACK PACKING LIST INFORMATION Purchase order number Gabriel Brothers Inc. style number Breakdown of pre packs by style Total P.O. quantity in units SAMPLE PACKING LIST FOR PRE PACK MERCHANDISE: GABRIEL BROTHERS INC. P.O. 200-256354 TOTAL SHIPPED BY SIZE BREAKDOWN STYLE DESCRIPTION 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 1215 SOLID DRESS SHT 100 200 200 200 100 100 2-4-4-4-2-2 1217 FANCY SPT SHT 100 200 200 200 200 200 2-4-4-4-4-4 1218 ASSORTED SPT SHT 100 300 300 300 200 200 2-1-1-2-1-1 TOTAL 300 700 700 700 500 500 GUIDELINES FOR PACKING AND MARKING CARTONS Pack one purchase order style in a carton. Style substitutions are not permitted. Keep in mind that if you are not instructed in writing to pre pack, ALL shipments must be bulk packed as units or a packing violation will occur. UNIT MERCHANDISE: Bundle by style in the size range(s) stated on the purchase order. No size substitutions are permitted in a pre pack.
PACKING AND MARKING CARTONS 9 MARKING THE CARTONS Correctly marked cartons help us to quickly identify and verify merchandise. Please mark cartons as specified below. Carton labels are to be no smaller than 3 X 5. UNIT MERCHANDISE: Mark each carton with the following information: Gabriel Brothers Inc. P.O. number Gabriel Brothers Inc. style number Quantity by carton Carton number (i.e. 1of 10, 2 of 10, 3 of 10 etc.) Indication that packing list is in the carton. (lead carton only) SAMPLE CARTON LABEL FOR UNIT PACK: (minimum label size 3 x5 ) GABE S P.O. # 1200-25632 GABE S STYLE # 1254 QUANTITY 30 CARTON NUMBER 1 OF 10 PRE PACK MERCHANDISE: Mark each carton with the following information: Gabriel Brothers Inc. P.O. number Vendor style number or as P.O. requires Gabriel Brothers Inc. style number Pre pack breakdown by size Total number of bundles in the carton Carton number (1 of 8, 2 of 8 etc.) Indication that packing list is in the carton.(lead carton only) SAMPLE CARTON LABEL FOR PRE PACK CARTONS: (minimum label size 3 x5 ) GABRIELS P.O. # 200-52365 VENDOR STYLE # 1254638 GABRIELS STYLE # 2536 QUANTITY 35 CARTON NUMBER 2 OF 180 CARTON WEIGHT MUST NOT EXCEED 50 POUNDS EACH Cartons exceeding 50 pounds pose potential handling and safety problems.
INVOICING GABRIEL BROTHERS INC. 10 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS INVOICING: It is important that your invoice information is accurate and legible. Please send invoices to: Gabriel Brothers Inc. 55 Scott Avenue Morgantown, WV 26508 Attn: Accounts Payable INVOICE INFORMATION: Invoice dating begins at the date of receiving by Gabriel Brothers Inc. All invoices must include the following: Invoice number Invoice date Gabriel Brothers Inc. P.O. number Total number of units by style Cost (per piece and extended) Payment terms Address to where checks/correspondence should be sent Factor name and address (if applicable) Direct any questions regarding billing instructions to Accounts Payable Manager, Extension 121.
BILL OF LADING 11 ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS It is imperative that you contact Gabriel Brothers Inc. Traffic Department prior to shipping @ (304) 225-7147. Failure to do so could result in your shipment being refused at our dock. *At least 24 hour notice for pick-up. BILL OF LADING: The bill of lading is a legal contract, which permits the transportation of merchandise from your facility to one of our Distribution Centers or to one of our consolidators. Ship against one bill of lading, making sure the following information is listed: Gabriel Brothers Inc. name and address Shipper s name and address Purchase order number Quantity shipped by style or as P.O. requires Carton number sequence Total number of cartons by purchase order Total shipment weight Appropriate NMFC item #, classification, and description Any shipment under 5,000 lbs., ship as FAK49860 sub 3, class 77.5 IMPORTANT: For all purchase orders, you must call the traffic department @ (304) 225-7147. This way, we can arrange a more cost-effective method of transportation. TRANSPORTING METHODS: Following is the routing information needed to transport goods to the Gabriel Brothers Inc. Distribution Centers. Please adhere to the guidelines on the following pages to ensure proper delivery. Gabriel Brothers Inc. Dist. Ctr. 1 55 Scott Avenue Morgantown, WV 26508 Gabriel Brothers Inc. Ctr. 2 3 Hoult Road Fairmont, WV 26501 Gabriel Brothers Inc. Dist. Ctr. 4 1 Franklin Street Hepzibah, WV 26369
TRANSPORTATION METHODS 12 PICKING UP THE SHIPMENT Drivers of the transportation companies which carry merchandise from your facility to one of our distribution centers must verify the number of cartons loaded onto their trailers. The merchandise quantity on the Bill of Lading and the drivers carton count agree. If the driver delivers less than the bill of lading quantity, a claim will be filed against the carrier for the shortage. If the driver is not permitted to count the merchandise, he/she should sign the bill of lading with shipper load and count (SLC) and have a representative of the shipper sign the bill. The driver must seal the trailer and list the seal number on the bill of lading. In this case, if the driver delivers less than the bill of lading quantity, the vendor will be charged back for the shortages. SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT LTL (LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD) SHIPMENTS: Our receiving hours are from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Saturday. No order is to be shipped without routing instructions from the traffic department. TL (TRUCKLOAD) SHIPMENTS: All shipments considered full trailer load either by weight or volume must have prior routing instructions from our traffic department. PREPAID/ FOB GABE S DC: All orders that are prepaid into Gabe s must be submitted for routing prior to shipping. Under comments, please provide a requested delivery date and time. All orders will be verified and the delivery date and time will be confirmed. The routing request form will be faxed back with confirmation of the delivery appointment. IMPORTANT: When preparing to ship, pay special attention to the ship date and cancel date on the purchase order. Attempted delivery of merchandise before the ship date or after the cancel date will be rejected by our distribution center. OVERAGES/SHORTAGES: Any order that is over or short in excess of 5% of the P.O. quantity must have preapproval from the buyer prior to shipping. Call (304) 225-7147. If you are shipping from multiple locations you must notify our traffic department at the time of routing.
ADVANCE SHIPPING NOTICE (ASN) 13 FREIGHT PAYMENT TERMS COLLECT: Freight terms are collect, you are required to follow the shipping instructions provided by the Gabriel Brothers Inc. traffic department. CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM: Use this list for our consolidation program. Note: You must use our consolidator if you are shipping from the specified destinations listed below. FROM: A) CALIFORNIA - Once the P.O. is verified, you will be given a shipping authorization number for each purchase order. You will then be contacted by CITY GARMENT CARRIERS to verify the authorization number and to schedule a pick up time at your location. B) NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY - Once the P.O. is verified, you will be given a shipping authorization number for each purchase order. You will then be contacted by JAY DEE TRUCKING to verify the authorization number and to schedule a pick up time at your location. P.O. # MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON FREIGHT INVOICE IMPORTANT ADVANCE SHIPPING NOTICE: It is imperative that all vendors provide an ASN (advance shipping notice) at the time of shipping to Gabriel Brothers Inc. The ASN may be faxed to (304) 292-2614 or e-mailed to traffic@gabes.net.
ASN FORM 14 ADVANCE SHIPPING NOTICE VENDOR NAME: PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER: SHIP DATE: PICK UP DATE: SHIPMENT WEIGHT: NUMBER OF CARTONS: Number of Units/cartons shipped by style: STYLE NUMBER UNITS CARTONS CASE PK STYLE NUMBER UNITS CARTONS CASE PK Total Units Shipped Total Units Shipped Shipper information: CARRIER: PRO # SHIPPED TO:
VENDOR PRICE TICKET 15 VENDOR PRICE TICKETING Attached are the placement instructions for price tickets/labels when applied by the vendor. Our buyer will request from our distribution center that tickets be printed and sent to a person and location provided by the vendor.
VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE 16 VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE When possible, and negotiated by the buyer, vendor ticketing will need to be in the following manner: On all bras and swimwear tops, place the price tag in the strap. On panties and swimwear bottoms, place the price tag in the waistband. If you receive pressure sensitive stick-on labels, place them on the vendor hangtag. Do not cover any vendor suggested pricing or garment content and care information. If you receive hangtags, attach them through the waistband. Place price tag on vendor hangtag or attach through shoulder strap Place price tag on vendor hangtag or attach through waistband
VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE 17 VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE On all shirts, tops, jackets, blouses, and sweaters, place the price tag in the neck. If you receive pressure sensitive stick-on labels, place them on the vendor hangtag.do not cover any vendor suggested pricing or garment content and care information. PLACE PRICE TAG IN NECK PLACE PRICE TAG IN NECK
VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE 18 VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE On all trousers, slacks, pants, shorts, skirts, and capris that have a vendor hangtag, place the price tag with the vendor hangtag in the waistband. If you receive pressure sensitive stick-on labels, place them on the vendor hangtag. Do not cover any vendor suggested pricing or garment content and care information. PLACE PRICE TAG ON OR WITH VENDOR HANGTAG IN WAISTBAND ------------- PLACE PRICE TAG ON OR WITH VENDOR HANGTAG IN WAISTBAND
VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE 19 VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE On all packaged socks and underwear, place the price tag on the upper right-hand corner of the package. On individual socks, place the tag on the vendor label. If you receive pressure stick-on labels, place them close to the MSRP if applicable. Do not cover any vendor suggested pricing or garment content. ------------------------------------ VENDOR STYLE MFG MSRP ------------------------------------ PLACE PRICE TAG ON VENDOR INFORMATION TAG PLACE PRICE TAG ON TOP RIGHT CORNER OF PACKAGE IF NO MSRP IS ON PACKAGE VENDOR NAME VENDOR LOGO SIZE 42/44 MSRP PLACE PRICE TAG NEXT TO MSRP IF AVAILABLE
VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE 20 VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE On all shoes, place one sticky price label on the inside of the right shoe in the heel. Place the second sticky price label on the end of the box if shoes are shipped in individual boxes. Do not cover any vendor suggested pricing or the size marking on the end of the box. PLACE STICKY LABEL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HEEL OF THE RIGHT SHOE PLACE STICKY LABEL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HEEL OF THE RIGHT SHOE
VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE 21 VENDOR PRE-TICKETING PROCEDURE On all prepackaged toys and sporting goods, place the pressure sensitive stick-on price label in the upper right-hand corner of the package. Do not cover any suggested vendor MSRP or safety comments. ----------------------------------- ----------- - --- ----------------------------------- REMOTE CONTROL CAR PRICE LABEL LOCATION
ROUTING REQUEST FORM 22 REQUEST FOR ROUTING PLEASE FILL IN ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED. WE CANNOT ROUTE YOUR ORDER WITHOUT THE INFORMATION BELOW. DATE: CONTACT NAME: PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: VENDOR NAME: PICK UP ADDRESS: CITY AND STATE: EMAIL ADDRESS: FREIGHT CLASS: P.O. # CARTONS/ BOXES L x W x H of CARTONS WEIGHT CUBE SKIDS/ PALLETS L x W x H of SKID UNITS/ PIECES PLEASE FAX THIS COMPLETED FORM TO GABRIEL BROTHERS INC. TRAFFIC DEPTARTMENT AT (304)292-2614 OR E-MAIL TO TRAFFIC@GABES.NET. COMMENTS: THIS SUBMITTED SHEET MUST BE TOTALLY ACCURATE. ANY INACCURATE INFORMATION THAT RESULTS IN HIGHER TRANSPORTATION COSTS WILL BE CHARGED BACK TO THE SHIPPER.